Engineers Ireland’s STEPS programme is calling on engineering professionals and third-level engineering students nationwide to inspire primary school students in their local community by volunteering for the STEPS Young Engineers Award.
The STEPS Young Engineers Award encourages third- and fourth-class pupils and their teachers to explore the world of engineering by developing an engineering project that would help to improve their local community.
Now in its third year, the competition is funded under Science Foundation Ireland’s Discover Programme Call and is supported by the Department of Education and industry leaders Arup, ESB, Intel and TII.
Get involved
- Are you aged over 18?
- Are you studying engineering or working as an engineer?
- Do you have an interest in volunteering to support young people?
- Do you have good communication skills?
- Can you commit to completing one school visit?
If you answer YES to these questions, then volunteering with STEPS is for you!
The role of the STEPS Volunteer Engineer is to visit third- and fourth-class primary school pupils taking part in the STEPS Young Engineers Award from November 23-27. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, online school visits will be offered to schools who cannot facilitate an in-person school visit.
Register today
The STEPS team will support volunteer engineers throughout each step of the process by connecting the volunteer with local teachers who have requested school visits and providing resources for visits. A number of online training sessions will also take place to provide volunteers with resources and guidance to carry out the school visit.
The STEPS Young Engineers Award Volunteer Training Workshops will take place online throughout the month of September, allowing volunteers to connect easily from home, or wherever you are based.
Register your place now.
STEPS Young Engineers Award Company Partner Programme
The STEPS team are also recruiting company partners for the STEPS Young Engineers Award.
If you are a part of a company, or know somebody who would like to recruit a team of engineers in their company and get involved in the Company Volunteer Programme, click here for more information.
Become part of a community of engineers who encourage the next generation of engineers, gain free CPD credits, raise the profile of engineering in your area and give back to your local community.